Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta.
The video shows Newton being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moves toward a fence line. He does not appear to throw any punches but one punch was thrown in his direction.
Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta. The video shows Newton being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moves toward a fence line. He does not appear to throw any punches but one punch was thrown in his direction.
Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a youth football tournament.
The video shows Newton being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moves toward a fence line. He does not appear to throw any punches but one punch was thrown in his direction.
Newton runs C1N, an organization founded in 2021 that focuses on developing young athletes' skills in football by providing opportunities to compete at the highest level through 7-on-7 tournaments and other events. The website indicates the organization's mission is to create an environment that fosters growth and development on and off the field, helping young athletes achieve their goals in football and life.
Newton's 15-and-under team won the championship at the event according to a post by Newton on X.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Cam Newton is the No.1 pick in the 2011 NFL draft out of Auburn without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
Bias
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The article is biased towards Cam Newton by presenting him as a hero and an inspiration to young athletes. The author uses language that deifies Newton's accomplishments in football and his work with C1N, which he portrays as a noble organization dedicated to helping young athletes achieve their goals on and off the field.
Cam Newton does not appear to throw any punches in the video and seems to be fending off three other people. There is one punch thrown in Newton's direction, but it is unclear if it landed on the former quarterback.
ESPN News Services Feb 25, 2024, 10:07 PM ET
The website indicates C1N's mission is to create an environment that fosters growth and development on and off the field, helping young athletes achieve their goals in football and life.
Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta.
The video shows Newton being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moves toward a fence line. He does not appear to throw any punches but one punch was thrown in his direction.
Newton runs C1N, an organization founded in 2021 that focuses on developing young athletes' skills in football by providing opportunities to compete at the highest level through 7-on-7 tournaments and other events. The website indicates the organization's mission is to create an environment that fosters growth and development on and off the field, helping young athletes achieve their goals in football and life.
Newton's 15-and-under team won the championship at the event according to a post by Newton on X.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'scuffle' and 'grabbed', which creates a false sense of danger and violence. Secondly, the author quotes sources that are not disclosed or linked to in any way, making it difficult for readers to verify their credibility. Thirdly, the article omits important details about TopShelf Performance such as their affiliation with Newton's C1N program and whether they were involved in cheating on Saturday. This creates a one-sided view of events that is not supported by all available information.
The author uses sensationalist language to create a false sense of danger and violence: 'Cam Newton was grabbed'.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that the individuals involved in the scuffle were coaches for TopShelf Performance and formerly coached with Newton. This implies that their credibility is based on their relationship with him, rather than any evidence presented. Additionally, there are several examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article to describe events leading up to and during the altercation.
Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 football game
The video shows Newton grabbing one of the combatants and dragging him aside, where the fracas continued.
Bias
(85%)
The article is biased towards the negative actions of Cam Newton and TopShelf Performance. The author uses language that dehumanizes TopShelf Performance coaches by calling them 'trainers/coaches' instead of just using their job title. Additionally, the author implies that C1N was cheated in a game against TopShelf which is not stated anywhere else in the article and could be seen as an attempt to discredit Newton.
The author implies that C1N was cheated in a game against TopShelf which is not stated anywhere else in the article and could be seen as an attempt to discredit Newton.
The author uses language that dehumanizes TopShelf Performance coaches by calling them 'trainers/coaches' instead of just using their job title.
Site
Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
The article by Joseph Person and Lukas Weese has multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The site is owned by a company that sponsors the event in question, which could compromise their ability to report on it objectively.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Cam Newton as they are reporting for We Ball Sports and TopShelf Performance which have financial ties to him.
Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta.
The video shows Newton being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moves toward a fence line. He does not appear to throw any punches but one punch was thrown in his direction.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
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Deception
(80%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Cam Newton got into a fight at a football game when it was actually during an off-season event. Secondly, the author quotes someone from Top Shelf Performance as saying they will pay every player on their team if they beat C1N Red or Platinum squads in this tournament. However, there is no evidence that Newton made such a promise beforehand and he did not appear to be paying anyone after the fight. Thirdly, the author mentions an altercation between Newton's 7v7 team and Top Shelf Performance but does not provide any details about what happened or why it started. This lack of detail makes it difficult for readers to understand the context behind the incident.
The title implies that Cam Newton got into a fight at a football game when in fact he was participating in an off-season event.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the NFL's threat of significant punishment for fights that occur before and during games. This is not a logical fallacy as it is true information provided by the source. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or context about why Newton got into a fight at the 7-on-7 football game.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the NFL's threat of significant punishment for fights that occur before and during games.
Bias
(80%)
The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'Top Shelf Performance' is a far-right group. Additionally, the author mentions that TopShelf Performance took down Newton's team on the first day of the tournament which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
Additionally, the author mentions that TopShelf Performance took down Newton's team on the first day of the tournament which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
The article uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'Top Shelf Performance' is a far-right group.
Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Scott Thompson has a conflict of interest with Cam Newton and Top Shelf Performance as he is reporting on their involvement in the We Ball Sports 7v7 tournament in Atlanta.
@cameron1newton or you can write a check payable too @topshelf7v3
Cam Newton, NFL MVP Cam Newton's 7v7 team C1N Red or 18UC1N Platinum
Scott Thompson is reporting on the involvement of Top Shelf Performance in the We Ball Sports 7v7 tournament in Atlanta.
Author
Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
Cam Newton has a financial stake in the Top Shelf Performance brand and is promoting it on social media. He also appears to be participating in a football game with his team C1N Red.
@cameron1newton or you can write a check payable too @topshelf7v3
Cam Newton, NFL MVP Cam Newton's 7v7 team C1N Red or 18UC1N Platinum
Cam Newton was caught on tape fending off a group of men during a 7v7 All-Star event in Atlanta over the weekend.
His 7v7 team, C1N, was there playing in a football league that enters tournaments all around the U.S.
The altercation occurred at B.E.S.T Academy in Atlanta on Sunday
It's not clear what led to the altercation
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions a 'brawl' at an Atlanta football game which was not mentioned in the body of the article. Secondly, there are no quotes from Cam Newton or any other sources disclosed to support this claim.
The title mentions a 'brawl' at an Atlanta football game but does not mention it in the body of the article.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the video circulating on the internet shows Cam Newton holding his ground at a football league event in Atlanta. The author does not provide any evidence or context for this claim.
Bias
(75%)
The article contains a statement that implies Cam Newton was involved in a physical altercation at an event he attended. The author does not provide any context or explanation for the incident, and instead presents it as fact without providing evidence to support this claim.
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FOX 5 Atlanta has a conflict of interest on the topic of Cam Newton as they are owned by The Coca-Cola Company which is also a sponsor for B.E.S.T Academy in Atlanta.
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Conflicts
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Cam Newton has a financial stake in the B.E.S.T Academy in Atlanta and is involved with their events.
Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta.
The video shows Newton being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moves toward a fence line. He does not appear to throw any punches but one punch was thrown in his direction.
Newton's 15-and-under team won the championship at the event according to a post by Newton on X.
Two men shown fighting with Newton were both coaches for TopShelf Performance, a wide receiver training facility in Atlanta that had youth teams in the event.
Accuracy
Cam Newton was attacked by multiple individuals at his 7v7 event in Atlanta
Daren Bates suggested that Cam Newton should go to the studio immediately after the incident
Chris Long tweeted that he has decided a backpack is a tactical disadvantage after watching the video of Cam Newton's dust up
Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
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None Found At Time Of
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Site
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Anthony Rizzuti has conflicts of interest on the topics of Cam Newton and Daren Bates as he is a former NFL player who played with both players during his career.
